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General Partner, Raghu Bharat, shares his journey to Thin Air and his goal to help founders build globally competitive companies creating massive human value.
Our Health Lead and Head of Experience Crystal Phillips is awarded the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal for her service to Alberta.
How data and analytics drive startup growth.
Product Traction Lead, and CPO, Oz Nazilli talks about how this service helps startups grow as quickly as possible.
In this Venture Profile, learn more about inqli's knowledge sharing platform that improves employee experience by delivering fulfillment and connection.
Funding Catalyst Dr. Katie Greene chats with How it's Med for the Med Tech Talks podcast.
For Diabetes Awareness Month, we feature our portfolio company NanoTess and their solution for diabetic foot ulcers.
Our Health Lead and Head of Experience, Crystal Phillips, chats with How It's Med for the Med Tech Talks podcast.
Not getting the traction you want in the market? Not able to move as fast as you need to? Our Product Traction team can help.
In this Venture Profile, learn more about Fillip's platform, the easiest way for businesses with fleets of drivers to pay for and track fuel costs.
James Lochrie chats with Maria Palma of Kindred Capital for the podcast Founders Uncut.
CPO Oz Nazilli shares his desire to help build the next great tech ecosystem in Canada.
James Lochrie talks with LiveWire about the momentum in Calgary's growing tech ecosystem.
Learn about the knee models Tactile Orthopaedics developed to train surgeons and improve patient care.
Dr. Ania Tersakian Sergeenko joins the Funding Catalyst team, and another PhD feels the draw to innovation.
How early technical advice saves founders time and money.
Hear from our Funding Catalyst Lead Andrew Browne on how to design your first business model and how it will change over time.
Health Lead and Head of Experience Crystal Phillips on the CollisionsYYC podcast Follow the Money with Tyler Chisholm.
Imagine talking to a real human when you visit a website. That's liveweb. Watch this video to learn more!
A lesson in early assumptions and validation.
Learn more about how Nimble's SIMBA capsule unlocks the mystery of the gut!
Thin Air Labs announces an initial raise of nearly $20M for Thin Air Labs Fund I.
Check out this BetaKit article by Meagan Simpson on Thin Air Labs Fund I initial raise.
Got an idea for a Startup? Advice here from those who've been there, done that like: James Lochrie, Andrew Browne and Dr. Katie Greene.
Curious about crypto? Hear from Bidali Co-founder Eric on how cryptocurrency empowers everyone to control their wealth.
Expert Advice for Getting Your Idea Off the Ground.
Building a startup from an idea to the seed stage: the content series that will help.
The world is starting to pay attention to the rapidly growing start-up ecosystem in Calgary and Alberta.
National innovation magazine, The Logic, features James Lochrie and his vision for tech and investment in Alberta and beyond.
James Lochrie in BetaKit on How the Province has Set a New Venture Funding Record in Q1 2022
Learn more about Rehabtronics' latest product, Prelivia, and how it prevents pressure injuries, saving lives and money.
BetaKit reports on new funding for Athennian, one of James Lochrie's angel investments.
Learn more about PayShepherd's payment solution for heavy industry.
Katie Underwood, talks about her love of code and connecting with customers to #BuildWhatsNext.
Learn more about Cohesic's solution to change how health information is collected and used to improve patient care.
HaloHealth and Thin Air Labs Announce Partnership to Support Healthcare Innovation in Alberta.
Learn more about Athennian's business entity management solution, and how they started in legal.
Thin Air Labs celebrates is official two year anniversary and the positive impact created by the ventures they support.
BetaKit reports on Thin Air Labs' Startup Services moving into the Toronto market.
Learn more about Arbor's platform that provides companies with the data they need to showcase their sustainability.
Kristina shares her desire to support founders and diversify Alberta's economy.
Our portfolio company StellarAlgo announces a huge milestone for their company.
Learn more about Orpyx's insoles that are preventing diabetic foot ulcers.
Managing Partner James Lochrie in BetaKit on what to expect in Calgary's maturing ecosystem.
A fireside chat in partnership with Forthlane Partners on impact investing.
Our Managing Partner James Lochrie discusses what we're looking for in a founder before we invest, talent development for innovation and the human impact we're trying to create!
Syantra is a precision healthcare company changing the way diseases are detected and treated.
Our Head of Story, Leah Sarich, discusses her move to innovation after 23 years as a broadcast journalist. She shares why storytelling is essential to #BuildingWhatsNext.
Have a listen to our Managing/Capital Partner James Lochrie on the opportunity in Calgary for investment, growth and creating massive human #impact.
Provision is software that uses simple digital forms to automate food safety and advance quality control.
We think if a venture builds something that has a positive impact on humans, it has global market potential and a greater chance at delivering massive investment returns.
Garden Loft is redesigning the future of aging. Their Age-In-Place Suite that can be added to your backyard enables mom and dad to live independently and safely for as long as possible.
Venture growth in Calgary is well on its way thanks to some extraordinary help from our Funding Catalyst team.
NanoTess is revolutionizing nanotechnology to solve the world's toughest health challenges. First area of focus for this venture? Chronic wounds.
StellarAlgo is the leading customer data platform for live audience businesses. Here is our conversation about the company and the impact they're trying to create.
What it's really like to recover from swallowing disorders and how True Angle's medical device can help.
Biohubx launches to provide space, community and resources for life science companies in Calgary.
Fluid Biotech is commercializing the next generation of stent to cure aneurysm. Learn more!
The Funding Catalyst team welcomes two new members to the team to help even more ventures find free money!
Andrew Browne leads the Funding Catalyst team to help more ventures secure non-dilutive funding.
BetaKit reports on our portfolio company PaySheperd securing $700,000 to expand its contractor billing solution across North America.
The first video in a new series celebrating the founders in our community. In this venture profile, we learn more about True Angle's medical device that helps people with swallowing disorders.
Our Health Lead Crystal Phillips offers her 5 Guiding Lessons on Leadership for International Women's Day.
Why Thin Air Labs is supporting the Branch Out Neurological Foundation in their mission to fund emerging neuroscience.
Global News features True Angle's tech to help patients receiving from swallowing disorders.
Our Managing Partner James Lochrie and InceptionU's Margo Purcell talk to CTV Calgary about the opportunity for technology companies to #buildwhatsnext.
Our portfolio company Arbor on their app which aims to align your spending with your values.
A look back on 2020 as we get closer to ringing in the new year!
Thin Air Labs Fund I is Launched with a Virtual Investor Event.
Health Lead Crystal Phillips on how being an elite athlete helps her win at life and venture building.
CommunityNow Magazine chats with Managing Partner James Lochrie on Investing for Human Impact - Pt. 2.
Managing Partner James Lochrie on investing for impact and investment return.
CommunityNow Magazine chats with Managing Partner James Lochrie on His Approach To Investing in Community - Pt. 1
Thin Air Labs Capital Partner James Lochrie on thinking long term to diversify the economy.
Thin Air Labs Managing Partner James Lochrie reacting to Alberta’s Recovery Plan.
Thin Air Labs Capital Partner James Lochrie reacting to Alberta’s Recovery Plan.
Thin Air Labs partner company FABhome on a new way for seniors to age in place.
Symend, one of James Lochrie's early angel investments, makes history in Alberta.
BetaKit reports on how the innovation community in Calgary celebrates the launch of Thin Air Labs.
Thin Air Labs Health Lead Crystal Phillips discusses thriving with MS, founding the Branch Out Neurological Foundation and joining Thin Air Labs.